Concierge medicine is on the rise. For a growing number of patients, paying an annual fee for easier access to their doctor sounds like a good trade-off. For physicians, it offers a path to reduced … Read More
As discussions around healthcare policy continue, proposed and enacted changes under President Donald Trump’s administration raise questions about the future of primary care. These changes, ranging from health insurance reforms to public health interventions, could … Read More
On the Netflix show “Virgin River,” set in a rural, fictional Northern California town, there is medical clinic run by “Doc” Vernon Mullins. Both the clinic and Doc are portrayed as an integral part … Read More
As the U.S. faces an unprecedented shortage of primary care physicians, rural communities are feeling the brunt of this crisis. These areas rely heavily on primary care providers, yet projections suggest they will have … Read More
Amid the growing and concerning shortage of primary care physicians in the U.S., doctors who were trained and licensed in another country have a unique opportunity to contribute to the solution while expanding their … Read More
PRR RX for Success: Dr. Roger Gallant
Dr. Roger Gallant co-founded a healthcare clinic in rural Northern California. When a nonprofit, community-based healthcare organization began administering the clinic’s Medi-Cal program, Dr. Gallant was asked to … Read More
Primary care has long been the cornerstone of healthcare, providing individuals with a trusted point of contact for preventative care, chronic disease management and overall wellness. Traditionally, this care is delivered in hospitals, clinics and … Read More
While U.S. healthcare organizations are grappling with how to attract and retain physicians from a workforce that is continuing to shrink, individual physicians may be thinking about how to remain in the medical practice … Read More
A Physicians Retraining & Reentry graduate recently told us, “UpToDate itself is, in fact, up to date,” while discussing his experience retraining with PRR as a primary care physician. He spent a lot of time … Read More
By Dr. Lance Fuchs
Maria is a young adult who moved to the U.S. a few years ago with her extended family. She just started a new job and is happy to have, for the … Read More
